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It is myu understanding that the premiums for medicare in 2012 will be $104.20, in 2013-$120.20, and in 2014 $247.00. Obama has put off letting ht epublic know this in order that he might not be blame
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rising medicare costs

posted at December 19, 2011 8:29 PM EST
Posts: 1
First: December 19, 2011
Last: December 19, 2011
It is myu understanding that the premiums for medicare in 2012 will be $104.20, in 2013-$120.20, and in 2014 $247.00.
Obama has put off letting ht epublic know this in order that he might not be blamed.  Is this true?

Re: rising medicare costs

posted at December 19, 2011 8:52 PM EST
Posts: 1924
First: November 27, 2011
Last: May 31, 2013
It depends on your income:
Here are the premiums for Part B and for prescription drug Part D according to your income limits. 

SEE THE RICH REALLY DO PAY MORE!!!!!

Here is the link:
Medicare Premium Rules for Higher Income Beneficiaries 2012

Below is a reprint of the chart from the link above:

The standard Part B premium for 2012 is $99.90. If you are single and filed an individual tax return, or married and filed a joint tax return, the following chart will apply:

Individuals with a MAGI of $85,000 or less
Married couples with a MAGI of $170,000 or less
2012 standard premium=$99.90 Your plan premium
Individuals with a MAGI above $85,000 up to $107,000
Married couples with a MAGI above $170,000 up to $214,000
Standard premium + $40.00 Your plan premium + $11.60
Individuals with a MAGI above $107,000 up to $160,000
Married couples with a MAGI above $214,000 up to $320,000
Standard premium + $99.90 Your plan premium + $29.90
Individuals with a MAGI above $160,000 up to $214,000
Married couples with a MAGI above $320,000 up to $428,000
Standard premium + $159.80 Your plan premium + $48.10
Individuals with a MAGI above $214,000
Married couples with a MAGI above $428,000
Standard premium + $219.80 Your plan premium + $66.40

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